Today I am feeling frustrated. I know I shouldn't expect to just lose a pound overnight but my metabolism has been so much better that I thought for sure exercising would trigger a weight loss. It's understandable that some of you may think I'm crazy or obsessive over my weig... [More]

Other than working on our house and doing manual labor I don't know if you have noticed that since I started school my activity level has decreased significantly? We live on 110 acres and I can't even get my lazy butt up to go on a walk or hike. My husband has been begging me all... [More]

My Dad had lost eight pounds this summer bike riding 5 days a week 2 hours per day! He was really working hard and even though he was dedicated to losing some weight it was an easy decision to do it bike riding because he loves the outdoors. It is a stress-reliever and a time to reflect.... [More]

What are ways to relieve stress?As I graphed my weight loss it became evident that the weeks I plateaued had a direct correlation with the stress in my life. For example, when we bought our first house, planned our wedding, and worked with an extremely violent student on a daily basis. I... [More]